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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Guam to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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